Overview & Reviews

Both the R500 and the R63 AMG have been discontinued in the United States, and a lower-priced two-wheel-drive version of the R350 makes its debut. These trim level adjustments are meant to make the R-Class more accessible to a wider range of buyers. Other changes for 2008 include the making of formerly elective AMG styling cues as standard equipment and the addition of seven-passenger seating as a new stand-alone option.

• True six-passenger seating, out-handles traditional large SUVs, no minivan can match its sumptuous appointments or brand cachet.

• Ungainly rear doors, lack of torque from gasoline V6, hefty weight hampers acceleration and fuel economy, pricey for a glorified minivan.

User Reviews:

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  Why buy the R-Class - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Sheri - June 11 - 1:00 pm

  Youll love this vehicle if you have "tweens". Those teens that are not licensed to drive alone, so you still have to haul them and their high school buddies one or two more years. These teens have outgrown the soccer moms van and they, too, want to look cool if they are still going to have to be chauffeured by Mom or Dad. The driver will love saving your wrists and joints by just having to tap with your finger the steering column wand to change gears. 26 mpg is a deal sealer on this large vehicle. This is such a wonderful vehicle! You need to market to true baby boomers and tween families, such as I described. CALL this vehicle a WAGON... and it aint yo mamas wagon of the past

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  Love this vehicle! - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Mara - January 7 - 4:56 am

  We were looking for passenger room, and better fuel economy than our Suburban, and were very interested in a diesel. This vehicle looks sharp, seats 6-7 very comfortably, and I couldnt be happier driving it! We average 28 mpg with highway driving, and about 23 in town. With the back seat down, there is good storage space, and when using the back seat for passengers, no one complains about the comfort back there, as they did in the Suburban. We are thrilled with this vehicle!

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  R320 CDI REVIEW - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By DANIEL - April 30 - 3:26 am

  Having owned 2 previous M-B Suvs (ML and GL), I can say without a doubt that this is the reliable, most comfortable and best performing of the three. The "R" is more roomy than either the ML and, yes, even the GL. It also handles better and is more pleasant on the highway. How the minivan label became attached to this model is confusing. It is not styled or functions like one. The diesel is the only engine to have as it accelerates strongly and is very frugal for a vehicle of this size. The styling was not my favorite at first, but has grown on me. It is hard to find an "R" owner that does not love their car. Resale market pricing for the diesel version is strong. Good job Mercedes!

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  Its Not a Minivan - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Savage - June 16 - 6:36 am

  Due to the growing size of our family a car that seated 6 or more was in order. We did not want a minivan, already had an SUV, wanted a wagon or something that drove more like a car for our long road trips to the beach. This Crossover gives everyone their own room and plenty of it with a nice smooth ride. Bought used and it was well worth the price (new was out of our league), plus it has the Warranty so Mercedes service fixes almost everything.

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  R-Class, Where you grow to after a van - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Heris - December 10 - 4:46 pm

  My title says it all. The R-Class is the vehicle you grow to after the kids are too big for a van anymore. Teens now drive, theyre too cool and big to be climbing in a van and this is just perfect. Theres room for the drums and trips to the warehouse stores. Its not too tall so you dont get dirty getting stuff out of the back. Its better than a modern wagon. Its better than a van. Its better than I could ever imagine. Mercedes Benz is right on for the people that this was designed for but missing the marketing boat! They really need to interview some of us late 40s crowd. Have hand issues? Weak wrists? Carpal tunnel? Youll love how you shift gears in this jet. Lightly tap a button!

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  We love our well-kept secret - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By MSS - September 9 - 1:56 am

  I practically stumbled across this car when I decided to check out the MB lot just for the heck of it one day. We had been looking closely at the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, but I was blown away by the interior size, comfort and luxury touches of this vehicle. Our R class includes fantastic features such as the backup camera, panorama roof (awesome), 6 CD changer, Sirius radio for 6 months, and the 7 seat option. The car rides very well and the torque makes up for what the HP lacks. Although I should say with three kids, I want exactly looking for massive power -- more for interior space and three rows of seats, which the R class has in spades.

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  Best car of the World! - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By Jeff - August 23 - 3:03 am

  We were looking for a vehicle which could accommodate a 7 member family. We love the R-class and comfort of Mercedes. Its absolutely quiet inside and got decent accelaration for such a vehicle. Overall I give it a 100% score

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  R350 - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By BWoodward - June 10 - 8:23 am

  I am coming from a 2007 Escalade ESV and have to say I had a lot of reservations about "downsizing"! We have 4 kids 2 of which in car seats and wow is all I can say about this car. I love that the 2nd row seats can move back and forth allowing for very easy access to the 3rd row which seats my 6ft plus 15 year old very nicely! The pick up is great and it is tons of fun to drive. Not too mention very pleasing to the eye to look at. I would say so far my only con is that it seems to have a lot of little things go wrong. Less then a month of owning it the steering column broke in my kids school parking lot and I could not turn the wheels which was scary to say the least.

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  The Only Green Luxury Family Utility Vehicle - 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  By J R - February 15 - 5:26 pm

  With the 7 seat option now, if you are in the market for a luxury brand to haul a family of 5 + occasional/regular guests, this is the must have. Having done my share of research on 7- Seater SUVs (MDX, Q7, GL etc.), I am not regretting my decision to buy this "Van or SUV" vehicle at all. I waited for 2 months after hearing about the 7 Seat option before picking up my 2008 R320 CDI on August 29th. We get all the 4WD benefits that the SUVs bring and most of the family comforts of a 7 seater Van including, most importantly, a good rear seat which seats adults and not people under 5 alone. Also, the Mercedes brand has its fair share of luxury inputs to this vehicle.